Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Inside the Treasure Pavilion.

Chen Yu's face was brimming with eagerness and admiration as he respectfully stood to one side, serving Xiao Yi tea and water.

Xiao Yi, seeing his demeanor, felt somewhat helpless, "You needn't go to such lengths!" Discover hidden content at empire

Chen Yu promptly shook his head, not showing the slightest bit of his previous arrogance and pride, speaking with utter sincerity, "War God, I did not realize it was you earlier, and I inadvertently offended you. You, being magnanimous, did not take my petty actions to heart. But all these are things I ought to do..."

Chen Fu chuckled, "Xiao, you can ignore him. This lad has really taken you as his idol!"

"Heh heh!"

Chen Yu scratched his head and said, "In the Tianqing Kingdom these days, almost everyone regards you as an idol!"

Xiao Yi couldn't help but laugh and cry, then he turned to look at Chen Fu, "Chen, I've taken the liberty to come today because we are forming the Four Symbols Legion, to respond to the Great Jin Kingdom. However, there is quite a shortfall when it comes to medicinal materials. We hope to establish a cooperation with the Treasure Pavilion. Of course, we'll still purchase the materials at market prices!"

The royal family was footing the bill for these materials, so naturally, Xiao Yi didn't need to worry about the cost in silver taels.

Chen Fu nodded, "Xiao, rest assured, I, Chen Fu, am also a man of the Tianqing Kingdom. Whatever medicinal materials you need, just give me a list. I will arrange for it to be transferred from other branches as quickly as possible!"

"Then, I shall trouble you, Chen," Xiao Yi said with a smile.

"It's my duty!" said Chen Fu earnestly.

Chen Yu, who was at the side, seemed hesitant to speak. Xiao Yi inquired with curiosity, "Chen Yu, is there something on your mind?"

Taking a deep breath and mustering all his courage, Chen Yu said, "War God..."

"You can address me by my name!" Xiao Yi interjected.

"Then, then I'll follow my master and call you Xiao from now on!" Chen Yu chuckled, then continued, "Xiao, regarding the Four Symbols Legion you mentioned, I was wondering if I can qualify to join?"

His cultivation had also reached the Peak of the Divine Ability Realm, and he was not far from the Golden Elixir Realm.

Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow, "You? Does Chen really feel willing to let you enlist?"

Even though the Four Symbols Legion was to be built to the standards of the Golden Crow Guards, it was, after all, about joining the military.

In the future, they were to be deployed to the battlefield.

This was a matter of risking one's life.

With Chen Yu's status, studying the art of medicine under Chen Fu's guidance and possibly even taking over the position of Pavilion Master someday...

Why take the risk?

Chen Yu spoke in a determined voice, "As a man in this world, one should be like Xiao, entering the battlefield, slaying enemies, and protecting the homeland. I—I want to try!"

Xiao Yi looked towards Chen Fu.

Chen Fu gazed deeply at Chen Yu, his eyes filled with relief. He nodded, "Xiao, go ahead and agree to his request!"

"In that case, you just need to go to the recruitment spot tomorrow to enroll!"

Xiao Yi smiled, thinking that Chen Yu's entry into the Four Symbols Legion was all to the good. With this setup, Chen Fu would definitely be more active in providing medicinal materials to the Legion. Therefore, he warned, "However, let me be clear upfront, once you join the Four Symbols Legion, you will be a soldier, not Chen's disciple anymore. I will treat everyone the same; there will be no special treatment!"

"Xiao, rest assured, I promise not to disgrace you or my master!" Chen Yu pledged, thumping his chest.

Xiao Yi nodded then stood up, "Chen, then I'll leave the matter of the medicinal materials in your hands. I still have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now!"

"Xiao, take care!"

Said Chen Fu, continuously.

"Master, let me see Xiao off!" Chen Yu quickly offered.

"Go ahead!"

Watching the departing duo, Chen Fu smiled and turned to Yan Mingli by his side, "Mingli, this Xiao is really extraordinary! Not only is his martial arts talent so formidable, capable of leading troops into battle, but he also has such a profound knowledge in medicine. This man's gift, I'm afraid, is not even a bit inferior to the legendary Xiao Tianjiao!"

Yan Mingli chuckled, "Who could disagree? I'm becoming more and more curious whether the Xiao Family is entirely blind..."

......

Inside the royal palace.

When Jiang Tai learned that the Treasure Pavilion had agreed to help provide medicinal herbs, he also quietly let out a sigh of relief, "Xiao brother, Father Emperor was right, with you here, Tianqing will not fall!"

"If you keep praising me like this, I might just ascend to the heavens!"

Xiao Yi said helplessly before continuing, "Right now, there's no need to worry about the medicinal herbs. Elder Xue will handle the pill concoction, and as for the training of the Four Symbols Legion, Yu Huaxian and Gu will work together—there won't be any problems. Next, I plan to take a trip out."

"Where to?"

Jiang Tai asked, puzzled.

Xiao Yi said solemnly, "Weapons. I found a massive mine in Iron Mountain City before, with an extremely rich reserve. I'm planning to go to Iron Mountain City, first to develop that vein, then to have Iron Mountain City put all their efforts into forging weapons and armors!"

He intended to create special armor and weapons for the Four Symbols Legion.

All these required a massive amount of ore.

That mine, with reserves worth over ten billion Silver Taels, had never been developed before due to a lack of time, and now was the moment.

Jiang Tai said, "If that's the case, then let the Shi Family brothers lead the Imperial Guards to accompany you there."

"That works!"

The Shi Family brothers had all advanced to the Golden Elixir Realm Cultivation, and with their help along with the Imperial Guards, at least clearing the beasts around the vein wouldn't be a problem, and it would save a lot of effort.

The two were discussing this matter.

However, they hadn't noticed that an old eunuch who had been standing by their side with bowed head had a glint of sharpness flash through his eyes.

Deep into the night, all was quiet.

Within the dungeon.

Ge Zheng and a group of people were imprisoned inside, waiting for Yu Huaxian to thoroughly investigate their crimes before a public judgment.

In the dim and damp dungeon.

A shadowy figure quietly appeared before Ge Zheng and knelt down before him, "Righteous father!"

Ge Zheng opened his bleary eyes and looked at the shadow before him, "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to be extremely careful and not to expose our relationship?"

"Righteous father, your son has an urgent matter that requires your decision!" the shadow said.

Ge Zheng frowned and inquired, "What's the matter?"

The shadow spoke in a grave tone, "Your son has received news that Xiao Yi is headed to Iron Mountain City with the Shi Family brothers and fifty thousand Imperial Guards. They have seemingly discovered an astonishingly large mine there. Xiao Yi plans to develop that mine to forge weapons for the Four Symbols Legion!"

"Oh?"

Ge Zheng's pupils suddenly dilated.

He was already a prisoner, and with the relationship between Jiang Tai and Xiao Yi, there was no chance they would allow him to turn the tables.

Unless...

The formation of the Four Symbols Legion failed.

The Tianqing Kingdom was defeated by the Great Jin Kingdom.

Then, perhaps he would have a way out.

With this thought in mind.

Ge Zheng gave a hideous smile, "Well, this is really a godsend opportunity." He looked at the shadow before him, took out a peace charm from his bosom, and said in a deep voice, "This is your father's token. Take it and quickly go to the depths of Nanhuang to find that person. That person owed your father a favor, and as long as you present this charm, he will certainly make a move to help you. Have him kill Xiao Yi."

"Righteous father, rest assured, your son will surely fulfill the trust!" the shadow reverently withdrew.

Ge Zheng's eyes gleamed savagely as he raised his head to look at the pitch-black dungeon, and he sneered sinisterly, "Xiao Yi, my hatred will not be soothed until you are dead!"